Deceased
Jean May Reardon
Demographics
86y, female
Date of death
2013-09-29
Finding date
2016-08-01
Cause of death
Multiple organ failure following sepsis due to infected pressure ulcer of the hip
AI-generated summary
Jean May Reardon, an 86-year-old widow living at home with limited mobility, required care from her adult children. Following an influenza illness, she developed multiple pressure ulcers within 7-10 days, particularly on her right hip which became infected with osteomyelitis. The infection progressed to sepsis and multiple organ failure. She was admitted to hospital on 20 September 2013 and died on 29 September 2013. The coroner concluded that earlier medical intervention when her acute illness became apparent may have prevented her death. However, the coroner noted that sepsis diagnosis in the elderly is difficult and may have begun earlier with minimal symptoms. Mrs Reardon's children, well-motivated but cognitively limited carers, respected her refusal of medical care and failed to recognize the severity of her decline. No formal recommendations were made.
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